Partner

Rocco Rigozzi

Zurich, Switzerland
Partner
Rocco Rigozzi
Zurich, Switzerland

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Rocco Rigozzi's practice focuses on real estate, M&A and corporate law. He specializes in real estate transactions of all types, including asset deals, share deals, large-scale portfolio transactions and real estate related M&A-transactions. He has special experience in the field of the Swiss legislation on acquisition of real estate by persons abroad (Lex Koller) and the associated restrictions for international investors. Tenancy law and environmental law form also part of his practice.

Thanks to his in-depth knowledge and expertise in M&A, corporate, and accounting law, he advises clients on all types of corporate restructurings and reorganizations, carve-out transactions, company formations, shareholders' agreements, distributions, as well as capital increases and reductions.

Finally, over the past several years, he has gained extensive experience in investment fund matters, with a particular focus on structuring real estate investment funds.

Rocco Rigozzi regularly speaks and publishes articles on topics related to his areas of practice.

He is ranked as "Up and Coming" in Real Estate in Chambers Europe 2026.
I was very impressed with him. He is very available and helped keep things moving and was able to be a huge benefit to the team.
Chambers Europe 2025
Rocco Rigozzi's client service and general level of service is very strong. Rocco's level of sophistication is very strong. His commercial vision is very strong. He is an excellent lawyer.
Chambers Europe 2025
He is professionally outstanding and very approachable.
Chambers Europe 2026
Rocco Rigozzi is hands-on in guiding the process and updating us on regulatory aspects and next steps to take.
Chambers Europe 2026
He is very professional and does good work.
Chambers Europe 2026
Rocco Rigozzi demonstrates outstanding abilities and consistently pursues a pragmatic, solution-focused approach.
Legal 500 2026
Rocco Rigozzi is attentive to client needs and preferences, and understands commercial rationale well.
Legal 500 2026
He sets the right priorities, provides laser-sharp, to the point advice, with the appropriate attention to detail.
Legal 500 2026
Career
  • Partner at Bär & Karrer (since 2024)
  • HSLU Luzern: CAS Finance and Accounting for Lawyers (2023)
  • Boston University: LL.M. (2020)
  • Civil law Notary in the Canton Ticino (2018)
  • Associate at Bär & Karrer (2016-2023)
  • Admitted to the Ticino Bar (2015)
  • Trainee at Bär & Karrer (2014-2015)
  • Trainee at a Swiss law firm (2013-2014)
  • University of Zürich: MLaw (2013)
  • University of Zürich: BLaw (2011)
Memberships
  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
  • Association of Swiss and Ticino Notaries Public
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian

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